These diamond batteries made from nuclear waste can last 5,000 years

Scientists from the University of Bristol's Cabot Institute have discovered an innovative way to recycle radioactive waste. In December last year, they designed a diamond that can generate electricity and last for over 5,000 years. A report by the World Economic Forum read,The radioactive uranium in nuclear power plants split during the process of nuclear fussion. When split, these atoms generate heat which eventually vaporises water into steam which can be used as electricity to generate turbines.

The report further added,

They observed the battery's 100 percent efficiency when the diamonds were able to generate electrical current. When one places these diamonds near a radioactive field and brings another non-radioactive diamond to absorb the harmful emissions, it is at its peak efficiency.

Tom Scott, a materials science professor at Cabot Institute, in a conversation with Forbes, said,

The nuclear diamond battery has an incredible lifetime, and will only be half used up by the year 7746. This makes it an ideal power solution for situations where it is not feasible to charge or replace conventional batteries. There are no moving parts involved, no emissions generated, and no maintenance required, just direct electricity generation. By encapsulating radioactive material inside diamonds, we turn a long-term problem of nuclear waste into a nuclear-powered battery and a long-term supply of clean energy.

The most effective use of these batteries is expected to be in planes, satellites, and spacecraft.Do you have an interesting story to share? Please write to us at [email protected]. To stay updated with more positive news, please connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.